dirk
Dirk (noun) means a long dagger with a straight blade, traditionally associated with Scotland. Example: “The dirk was tucked into his belt as part of the Highland dress.”
How to Use Dirk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Scottish dagger, or a ceremonial military dagger — also used as a first name.
Word Forms
dirked past tense, dirked past tense, dirks plural, dirks plural, Dirks plural, dirks singular, dirks singular
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The _____ was tucked into his belt as part of the Highland dress.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; first recorded in English around 1602, popularly linked to Scots and Scottish Gaelic though no clear source word has been confirmed.
Rhymes for dirk
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What does “dirk” mean?
The word “dirk” means a long dagger with a straight blade, traditionally associated with Scotland. In plain terms, a traditional Scottish dagger, or a ceremonial military dagger — also used as a first name.
How do you pronounce “dirk”?
“Dirk” is pronounced durk (/dɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “dirk” in a sentence?
Here is “dirk” used in a sentence: “The dirk was tucked into his belt as part of the Highland dress.”
What part of speech is “dirk”?
Depending on how it is used, “dirk” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “dirk” come from?
The word “dirk” dates back to around 1602 and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Origin uncertain; first recorded in English around 1602, popularly linked to Scots and Scottish Gaelic though no clear source word has been confirmed.
Is “dirk” a common word?
“Dirk” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dirk” have?
“Dirk” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long dagger with a straight blade, traditionally associated with Scotland.
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